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How do health care reform and taxes connect? The Affordable Care Act is single largest change to the tax code in two decades. Find help navigating the complexities of the new health care legislation, Medicare, Medicaid and other medical deductions.

Re: Medical deduction

It can be, but it must be medically necessary for your son's condition and if primarily used to treat his condition, and if recommended by a doctor. Make sure you document the recommendation, etc. so that you have something to show if asked a question by the IRS. It would be deductible in the medical expenses section of Schedule A.

Note that the Schedule A deduction is equal to the total of all of your medical expenses less 10% of your adjusted gross income. Your Schedule A deductions must also be greater than your standard deduction amount in order for Schedule A to be beneficial.